Sourdough English Muffins Kit

What’s Included:

• Online Class: Follow along with sourdough expert, Sarah Leitner of Spice & Zest, who has over 10 years of experience in artisan baking, as you learn how to make incredible homemade English muffins

(Full course access included with purchase of the Sourdough Schoolhouse program)

• Written Recipe & Activity Booklet: Step-by-step baking and science-based activities designed to make learning fun for all ages

• Muffin Rings: Form round muffins with ease using this set of 3.5” stainless steel muffin rings

• Griddle Pan: Evenly heat and cook your muffins for a golden exterior and fluffy interior

• Turner Spatula: Make every flip of your muffin rings a breeze with this turner spatula

• Butter Spreader: Top your muffins with butter and jam just like the English with this handy spreader

• Cooling Rack: Use the included cooling rack to cool muffins before splitting

What Is the Sourdough English Muffins Kit

This is the tenth box in a 12-month sourdough series, giving you and your family the chance to make a versatile and beloved type of bread: English muffins. Not only will your family learn the techniques used to get golden-bottomed, spongy muffins, but you will also learn more about various types of flour, the effects of temperature on texture, and expert secrets about how to make the most of your ingredients. This recipe is so much more than baking it’s taking on a challenge that will help your family test themselves and get rewarded with an incredible treat!

What your family will learn:

• Ingredient secrets: Discover how different flours impact structure, why bread needs salt to rise perfectly, and how cornmeal is used as a barrier. Load up on expert knowledge that your family can use in all your future baking endeavors.

• Combining multiple heating methods: Explore the benefits and limitations of stovetop cooking and an oven finish, as you use both heating methods to set your muffins without burning them. 

• The fork-split technique: Master breaking apart muffins without smearing beautiful air bubbles by using the fork-split technique. Understand the science behind knives knocking down air bubbles and why splitting muffins is best.   

Bonus Beyond the Bread Activities

• Engineer a spinning display tray: Build your baking and technology expertise as you engineer a spinning tray to display your muffins.

• Practice proper tearing with a game: Master tearing for nooks and crannies by playing a fun game that involves ripping paper in a challenging competition.

Next Up in Your Sourdough Schoolhouse Course

Say yes to a different type of sourdough challenge with Month 11’s discard recipes. Instead of wasting your discard, you and your family will turn it into tasty sourdough crackers and your choice of pancakes or waffles!

This kit is part of The Sourdough Schoolhouse 12-Month Course, a progressive baking and science journey for families where STEM meets the kitchen. Each month builds on the last, introducing new tools, ingredients, and concepts that bring baking to life. 

Why Families Love It:

• Encourages teamwork, creativity, and confidence

• Combines baking education with real kitchen science

• Designed for all skill levels - no experience needed

• Makes STEM learning hands-on, delicious, and memorable